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Chelseaamend

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Adult patients are adult learners. Knowing this, the nurse understands the assumptions about adult learners that will help the nurse plan and provide the appropriate education.
 
  Which statement provides proof that more instruction about adult learners is needed?
  a. Adults will learn as the need develops and the learning will fulfill that need.
  b. Adults use their lives as the point of reference for all learning.
  c. Adults are visual learners and learn best by taking notes.
  d. Adults prefer to have a say in their learning.

Question 2

A nurse discusses home arrangements and safety factors related to emptying and changing the patient's new colostomy bag.
 
  The patient has strong concerns about visibility of any stored colostomy supplies. Which teaching-learning principle does this example demonstrate?
  a. Using multiple teaching strategies to accommodate a variety of learning styles
  b. Increased effectiveness of teaching by involving the patient in the setting of objectives
  c. Paying attention to the timing during the hospitalization and planned discharge date when providing needed information
  d. Developing a strong nurse-patient relationship from the beginning of the contract with the patient



Kingjoffery

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B



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